Clik here to view.
What Kind of Improvement Can a Student Expect from SAT & ACT Test Prep?
This is one of the most commonly-asked questions from parents. Rather than simply giving an “it depends” deflection, I’m actually going to try to answer the question with something informative here....
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Tale of Two Students: The Not-So-Secret Recipe for Success
I once had two different students who were indeed very different. I liked them both, and they were both friendly, interesting individuals. However, when it came to preparing for the SAT and ACT, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Five Things Great Tutors Do
Over the years, I’ve learned a few things about what makes some tutors have great student outcomes and what sorts of things serve as obstacles to that. There are probably a lot of factors that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why High School Math Teachers Aren’t Necessarily Great SAT & ACT Tutors
Over the years, I’ve talked to countless parents who have decided to hire their student’s high school math teacher for SAT or ACT prep. In most cases, I think that’s a mistake. I’m going to explain...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Socratic Method: Great Teachers Ask the Right Questions
The philosopher Socrates was quite fond of asking questions. When having a philosophical debate, he rarely responded to his opponent by asserting counter points or giving a long explanation for why his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Is an Inference?
The reading sections on both the ACT and SAT and the science section on the ACT require students to draw inferences. In fact, inference problems often make up some of the hardest problems on the test....
View ArticleClik here to view.
When Should a Student Take the SAT or ACT?
This is probably the single most frequently asked question in test prep! And it certainly isn’t a dumb question, for reasons I’ll explain here. There are some very good times to take the test as well...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Test Geek to Locate at Epicentral in Colorado Springs
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes here at Test Geek! We have known for a while that we will be initially offering classes and private tutoring in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs. This week,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What is the Purpose of Standardized Tests?
It’s a reasonable question. Imagine you’re a student who has a very strong GPA that has taken years of discipline and hard work, an impeccable resume of extracurricular activities that includes real...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Over 3,000 Colleges Abandon SAT & ACT in Favor of Eating Competition
Rather than cramming for the SAT and ACT, students may soon find themselves cramming pizza, fries and cereal — quite literally. Early Monday morning, over 3,000 American colleges and universities...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Critical Tips for Raising Your SAT Score — Updated for 2019
Every year, students waste hours and hours trying SAT prep strategies that don’t work. This not only wastes their time, but it can be quite defeating. After all, if you just spent fifteen hours per...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Test Geek to Locate at Epicentral in Colorado Springs
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes here at Test Geek! We have known for a while that we will be initially offering classes and private tutoring in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs. This week,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SAT Scores Ultimate Guide (Updated for 2020)
A good SAT score gets you into the college you want to attend and gets you a scholarship if you need it. Okay, duh. But what sort of score actually does that? Maybe you’ve taken the SAT and know your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When to Take the SAT: A Personalized Guide
There are 7 official College Board SAT test dates every year: March, May, June, August, October, November, and December. SAT scores are good for 5 years, so you effectively have 35 different SAT test...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Take the SAT for Free
The SAT is expensive — that’s no secret. $52 to take a test that may or may not get you into college is hard to swallow. You can buy so many things with $52 that its hard to be excited about spending...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How many hours per week should I spend on SAT prep?
If you’ve begun to craft your study plan for your SAT preparation process, you’re probably wondering how much time you should spend per week studying. And while, yes, you should have a set number of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 SAT Mistakes that are Wrecking Your Score – Part 1
As SAT prep experts, we talk a lot about how to raise your test score: getting better at the content that the SAT tests, paying attention in school and making a study plan that works for you. What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Your SAT Question and Answer Service questions, answered
Picture this: you’ve just taken the SAT. You felt great about it – your months of preparation made your test-taking experience a breeze. When you confidently log into your CollegeBoard account a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Steps to Become a National Merit Scholar: Everything You Need to Know
You may be wondering: What the heck is the NMSQT acronym that’s often tied to the PSAT? What does it mean to be a National Merit Scholarship Finalist? Is that the same thing as qualifying? Are you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SAT Practice Tests: How to Boost Your Score
Needing a good SAT score can add a lot of pressure to your already hectic high school life. A good score can open endless doors while a bad one does the opposite. While it doesn’t seem fair to base...
View Article
